GC49JWT Kiss of the Sun (Multi-cache) in Gauteng, South Africa created by GlobalRat

This cache has been archived.

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One element of this cache appears to be gone. As there has been no cache to find for months, and it seems unlikely that it will be replaced or rectified soon, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.
If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us (by email, quoting the GC number), and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.
Thanks for the past fun.

GC49JWT ▼

A cache by GlobalRat Message this owner

Hidden : 4/11/2013

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Johannesburg’s beautiful Botanical Gardens are situated on the western shores of the popular Emmarentia Dam, just 6km from the city centre. The park itself has three dams on which boating, canoeing and sailing is offered. The area surrounding the gardens is a great place to enjoy a bike ride, go for a run, take the dog for a walk or kick a ball with the kids.

The gardens boast some of the finest plant collections in the world comprising formal gardens, a succulents and herb garden, 4 500 rose bushes and approximately 30 000 trees. Interestingly, the herb garden, contains many plants used in medicinal and cosmetic remedies.

Popular for wedding photographs, the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens are an oasis - a magical spot to have a picnic, go for a walk or just simply relax. There is a small café which serves light meals and refreshments and be sure to take in a summer sunset concert.

In the northern part of the park, the formal gardens feature terraced ponds and fountains, and 4 500 rose bushes make for an awesome summer display in the Shakespearean garden. The herb garden contains plants used as medicinal remedies and those with culinary and cosmetic uses. The succulent garden, which may be visited only by appointment, is planted with more than 2 500 species. Indigenous vegetation is encouraged in the reed beds and Highveld grassland areas.

Besides providing an open space where residents can relax, the Johannesburg Botanic Gardens are also involved in a seed exchange programme with 300 other gardens worldwide. It provides cutting-edge scientific research, information and education about world flora through its library and educational activities. Gardening demonstrations are held regularly.

The gardens are open from sunrise to sunset every day. Note that this part of the gardens does not allow dogs.

The cache can be found at S26 09.ABC E28 00.DEF. Use the waypoints to resolve the cache location.